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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.04, 1,291.36 and 283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.04, 1,291.36 and 283.80 is: 425.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.04 : 1,291.36 = 283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.04/1,291.36 = 283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.04x = 1,291.36 × 283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.04x = 366,487.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,487.97/861.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.63

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